On the recordFebruary 10, 2010“I would exercise my authority to fill critically needed positions in the Federal Government temporarily through the use of recess appointments.”Said byBarack ObamaDemocratic · IllinoisSourcepresidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 14, 2025“Don’t tell me you’re a Democrat but you’re kind of disappointed right now, so you’re not doing anything.msnbc.com
Jul 14, 2025“And in defense of the country. And in defense of the world that you want to leave to your children and your grandchildren.cnn.com
Aug 20, 2025“And we’re going to do it in a temporary basis because we’re keeping our eye on where we want to be long term.nypost.com